PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICES IN CHALLENGING OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENTS
Given the remote nature of offshore wind farms, the working environment and often harsh weather conditions, the potential for medical emergencies is a genuine risk.
Wind Turbine technicians work at heights, in confined spaces, and around heavy machinery, for extended periods of time. All these factors can contribute to a variety of health and safety issues. Incidents can range from mere inconveniences to life-threatening situations making swift medical intervention and access to reliable medical facilities critical to save life or limb.
With over 35 years’ experience delivering remote medical services, we have a deep understanding of the health and safety challenges faced by the offshore wind industry. Our medical and operations teams are well-versed in the regulations, guidelines, and best practices governing offshore wind operations, enabling us to provide tailored medical services that address your unique needs.
Our medical services are designed to mitigate these risks and keep your workers safe and healthy. We also work closely with our clients to develop customized health and safety programs that meet their specific needs.
- 2.28
per million hours worked is the total recordable injury rate (TRIR) for the offshore wind industry in 2022*
- 800+
incidents and injuries were reported in the offshore wind industry in 2022, with 225 of them being high potential incidents*
- 2.3M
fatal occupational injuries and diseases occur worldwide, each year**
- G+ Global Offshore Wind Health & Safety Organization, 2022 Incident Data Report
- International Labor Organization, Global Trends on Occupational Accidents and Diseases, 2015
How We Can Support You
Telehealth
International SOS offers a range of basic and enhanced telemedicine capabilities that can benefit offshore wind operations and reduce incidents and injuries on-site including:
- TeleDiagnostics: Providing clinical guidance based on diagnostic information.
- TeleMonitoring: Tracking patient's vital signs in real time to provide timely medical support.
- TeleMentoring: Remotely supporting on-site medical professionals with consultations, medical procedures, and training.
- TeleSpecialist Support: Access to our global network of specialists who can provide remote consultations.
This capability provides clients with the assurance of International SOS clinical best practice and standards governing the delivery of medical care.
Why Partner with International SOS?
Risk Mitigation & Cost Efficiency
We proactively identify and mitigate health risks and hazards to help reduce medical emergencies and associated costs.
Enhanced Workforce Productivity
We provide access to quality primary and emergency healthcare which can improve the overall health and well-being of your workers.
Best-in-Class Medical Personnel
To ensure your specific needs are met, our medical personnel undergo stringent recruitment, initial training and ongoing professional development.
